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Fresh Queso Fresco from Mexico

Queso fresco is crumbly fresh unripened cow's milk cheese used in Mexican cuisine, lightly salted. HTS 0406.10.84.00 applies via note 16 quota (though Mexico excluded, other countries supply similar).

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Source from quota-eligible countries only (Mexico prohibited); document salting as flavoring not preservation; test for unripened status

Fresh Queso Fresco from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.10.84.00